Upon a hill overlooking Florence there is a beautiful and old church, the San Miniato al Monte, Saint Miniato on the mountain.
It is a steep climb, but I love walking there, taking the long route along the windy roads and enjoying the views over Florence while I walk.
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| You feel like you are outside Florence, walking along vineyards and gardens. |
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| Not the touristic route |
The church was built in 1050 for an Armenian merchant who was beheaded by emperor Decius in the third century and who became a martyr.
The front of the church is in the characteristc marble in white and green and black. The inside it also very old and beautiful and has for example a mosaic that dates from the 13th century.
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| Looking over Florence |
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